STEMedia

STEMedia Podcast

How STEM can EMPOWER ALL to be fully human through equitable opportunities that embraces cultural responsiveness

Valencia Hicks-Harris, Founder/Chief Executive Officer “The classroom, with all its limitations, remains a location of possibility. In that field of possibility, we have the opportunity to labor for freedom, to demand of ourselves and our comrades, an openness of mind and heart that allows us to face reality even as we collectively imagine ways to…

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How a Mind for Math and an Enthusiasm for Education Transitions to and through Tech

Nichole Ross is an Educator, Author, Engineer, Curriculum Development Specialist, Children’s Affirmation Book Author and UI Software Engineer. At her core, she believes in sharing her gifts with others. She is inspired by my research; She is driving by data and moving with faith. She is a great educator with a purpose to connect to…

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How Can Code Promote Justice in Our Communities?

Daisy is a software developer and program director. She enjoys discussing the intersection of technology, education, and equity as well as inspiring others to build their capacity for innovation and resiliency. In her words, “There’s not much that excites me more than creating opportunities for people to reach their full potential!” Enjoy the show! Learn…

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Can Bootcamps make room for more Women and Underrepresented People of Color in Tech?

Jeanette is an experienced frontend software developer with a diverse set of skills including ReactJS, Javascript, Python, project management, marketing, and digital and print design. I love to learn, collaborate and build web-based solutions that have a positive impact on the end-user. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When You are Good in STEM, but you Lose Your Initial Career Interesta

Caila Holley is an NC State graduate who holds a degree in geology and currently serves as a college advisor. What happens when you’re great at science and math and all the things that go into STEM, but what happens when the wonder and amazement aren’t there, and it’s just not filling your bucket? As…

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What can Art Teach you about Technology; and vice versa?

Jerika Jones is the newly appointed Executive Director of INTech, whose mission is to inform and inspire girls to innovate in the technology industry. She came to this role from serving as the former Executive Director of Outloud Louisville, (formerly known as Girl’s Rock Louisville), in Louisville, Kentucky, where she led for five consecutive years….

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How to get past Burnout in College and in Your Career

Victor Bartley is a leading motivational speaker and consultant in the topic of stress management. As a sought-after speaker and minister, he has been an international inspiration for others to live with hope within their spheres of influence. He is the founder of Victor Speaks Life, a stress management consulting firm that partners with students,…

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What does a Chief Diversity Officer and a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) look like in Corporate America?

As Lenovo’s Chief Diversity Officer with 30+ years of extensive HR experience, I’m a strategic, big picture thinker with keen business & multicultural acumen and strong leadership development & employee empowerment skills. I thrive on leading successful large-scale, global people & organizational change initiatives that align with business objectives, transform operational competencies and result in…

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Why Leadership Intelligence and Awareness Matters in Healthcare and Beyond?

Dr. Rachel Miller. Dr. Miller is a certified executive health coach, leadership coach, speaker, trainer, and OB/GYN who is bridging the gap between medicine and administration. I am fortunate to call my fellow NC State alum my friend because there’s so much that I can learn from her about becoming a better leader. Learn more…

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What Does Neurodivergent Career Development Look Like (i.e. ADHA, Autism, etc.)?

Today we’re getting into a topic we might not think much about but it’s everywhere we look – neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is a viewpoint that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits. Neurodiverse people – and we’re talking people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia – experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways. Those differences…

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